We welcome AS4P CARE as a Specialist Hub Partner in STA (Short Term Accommodation) and Respite for Outdoor Adventures of the Brisbane and Melbourne Disability Connection Expo’s 2025.

AS4P CARE is an organisation dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities by fostering independence, self-worth, and community participation. Their mission is to create a world of purpose and prosperity for their clients through a range of tailored services.

AS4P CARE offers assistance with daily living, social and community participation, travel, and adventure-based programmes. They also focus on skill development, providing therapeutic support coordination and independent living training through farming. Respite services, including farm stays, holiday retreats, and crisis support, allow clients to experience care in a peaceful and supportive environment.

A key aspect of AS4P CARE’s work is its Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), which offers homes designed for individuals with high support needs. Their Supported Independent Living (SIL) programme helps clients develop daily life skills while receiving the assistance necessary to live independently.

One of AS4P CARE’s unique features is its Queensland farm experience, a serene retreat where clients can engage with animals, participate in farming activities, and enjoy nature. The farm, surrounded by tea tree forests and vegetable gardens, provides a therapeutic setting for personal growth. Clients can interact with horses, pigs, cows, and chickens, gaining emotional benefits and learning responsibility. They also take part in farming programmes that build skills such as patience, communication, and sustainability awareness. The environment encourages exploration, whether through sensory activities, fishing, or nature walks, all designed to enhance physical and emotional well-being.

After four successful years providing respite care in Queensland, AS4P CARE has now opened its first location in Victoria. Its new retreat in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges offers a space for participants to unwind and explore. Participants can relax in the shady gardens with kookaburras, rosellas, and lorikeets for company. They can feed the chickens, plant seedlings in the stunning greenhouse, and even cook homemade pizza in the wood-fired oven. Just around the corner from iconic landmarks, such as the 1000 Steps Trail and Puffing Billy, the property is ideally located for meaningful exploration and adventure.

Through these comprehensive services, AS4P CARE creates an inclusive and empowering space for individuals with disabilities, helping them lead fulfilling, independent lives.